CELEBRATE CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH IN OCTOBER - October is Clergy Appreciation Month and the perfect time to commit to praying for and encouraging our Pastor and Ministry staff on a regular basis. God's word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other." (NIV). YOU'RE WELCOME TO JOIN US on October 17 from 6:30 - 8:00pm for an informative presentation by Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Green (retired). Rod will demonstrate the things he carried as an Army paratrooper and platoon sergeant during the Vietnam War. He has made this presentation for the past 8 years at SFC and more recently in Piedmont, SD. Many who heard about this presentation expressed interest, so we want to give all interested parties an opportunity to participate. Please join us in the fellowship hall as we learn more about this historic time in our nation's past. Questions--contact Rose or Ed Ligtenberg, 321-4515 or 906-3475. TRUNK OR TREAT is back!! We had such a wonderful turnout at last year’s event that we can’t wait for this year. If you are not familiar with the event, Trunk or Treat is a fun and safe alternative to trick or treating. Members of our church will decorate their vehicle trunks in different themes and provide candy for the kids who attend. This event will be held on Saturday, October 28, from 4-6pm in the parking lot of Shalom. We will also have face painting, games, a photo booth, and food. There are a couple different ways to get involved:

DECORATE YOUR TRUNK – We had 17 trunks last year, this year our goal is to have 25 trunks. So we need your help! If you need ideas, we are more than willing to help you out!

DONATE – click here to find a list of all the different things you can donate: https://goo.gl/kq3bqh

HELP – we will need help with set up, games, taking pictures, and various other ways. If you would like to help in any of these areas, please talk to any of the Shalom staff. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - The CRC distributes a weekly newsletter by email to keep members up to date as to what is happening in the Denomination. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter from the CRC, please click on the link to sign up: https://www.crcna.org/news-and-views/crcnews. The CRC website for other resources is https://www.crcna.org/news-and-views DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS is Wednesday by 8:00am.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 6:30 pm Worship Team Meeting 7:00 pm High School Youth Group Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Kid Zone M.S. & H.S. Sunday School 6:30 pm M.S. Youth Group Monday 7:00 pm Friendship Tuesday 9:15 am Coffee Break

The calendar of events is available at http://www.shalomcrc.org/resources/events/

Web- www.shalomcrc.org Phone # - 605-371-1597

We encourage any members or prospective members who may have a need for pastoral care or counseling to contact Pastor DeYoung, their Community Group Elder, or Deacon. If necessary, they will direct you to a resource that will best meet your needs. All requests will be kept confidential. Community Group lists are available on the on the Shalom website at www.shalomcrc.org under Resources/Member Resources/Church Directory. Community Group 1 Community Group 5 Elder: Rod Green Elder: Al Punt Deacon: Shawn Van Zee Deacon: Travis Noteboom

Community Group 2 Community Group 6 Elder: Eric Aasan Elder: Brett Erickson Deacon: Jonathan Bentz Deacon: Shelley Hoogeveen

Community Group 3 Community Group 7 Elder: Jim Wuestewald Elder: Scott Vanden Bosch Deacon: Jason Jasper Deacon: Chris Dieleman

Community Group 4 Community Group 8 Elder: Terry Veldhouse Elder: Dave Pluim Deacon: Jen De Jong Deacon: Nathaniel Spronk

Pastor Kyle DeYoung Office #: 605-371-1597 ext. 21

Cell #: 231- 571-0745 Email – pastorkyle@shalomcrc.org

SHALOM Christian Reformed Church

Growing in Christ

Showing God’s glory

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

We want to thank everyone for your prayers and other expressions of care. I am scheduled to begin treatment at the Dattoli Cancer Center in Sarasota, FL early October. We covet your continuing prayers as we travel this journey. -- Ken & Bette Venhuizen

KID ZONE

October 1 - PreK-1st will meet in the triple room (southeast corner of fellowship hall) and 2nd-5th grade will meet downstairs. Remember, please pick up your child(ren) upstairs at 11:10 and downstairs at 11:15.

October 8 – NO KID ZONE

October 15 – PreK-1st will meet in the triple room and 2nd-5th will meet downstairs. CHILDREN & WORSHIP

Parents, there will be an open house this Sunday, October 1 during the Children and Worship time for you to come observe, worship, and learn what your role is as a greeter. If this is your first time, or if you have any questions about being a greeter please attend the open house.

GEMS

September 27 – First day of GEMS PARKING ISSUES – Due to an increase in Sunday service attendance during this time of year, our parking lot is overflowing. Our goal is to keep some parking spots close to door available for our guests, families with small children, and our senior members. If you are able, please consider parking either on the street east of church or in the parking lot west across the street. When doing so, remember to cross Southeastern at the corner intersection for safety. If you are parking in the Shalom parking lot on the east side of church, please pull forward to fill the inner row of spaces first. We thank you for your understanding and help with this—it’s a good problem to have! PARENTS – Please monitor your children! We have had an increase in damaged church property by the misbehavior of some. There should be no “wild” running in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary after church. Children should not enter rooms that are locked or areas not being used. Remind your children that they are at church, and they should treat and respect the building and our members appropriately. FREE / YOU HAUL – the welcome center and kiosk to someone who could use them.

SHALOM MISSION TRIP - The Outreach team would like to invite you to consider participating in a trip to Mission Haiti! We want to send a group of up to 18 individuals to support them in their work and ministry. The trip will be from January 12-19, 2018 with travel days yet to be determined. You will have an opportunity to build relationships, see the site of the new school that is being sponsored by Shalom, and help Mission-Haiti with any current projects. Shalom will cover all expenses, but donations to offset costs are welcomed. Please speak to Kristin DeWeerd if you have any questions, or to any member of the Outreach Team if you are interested: Wendy Aasen, John DeJong, Danielle Dykstra, Adam Hofer, Brady Lieuwen, Ed Ligtenberg, Scott Vanden Bosch (elder), and Chris Dieleman (deacon

FRIENDSHIP UPDATE - Our God is faithful and he has provided in an amazing way! Please know that as members of Shalom, you are always welcomed to come and worship with us on Monday evenings from 7-8 pm. It is one way you can participate in the body of Christ and learn to love our Friends with special abilities. We hope to set up tables on Sunday mornings after coffee time, so if you are still around and see that happening, join in and lend a hand! Thank you.

PRAYER REQUESTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Danielle Johnson, Children’s Ministry Director djohnson@shalomcrc.org 209-6287

OUTREACH Kristin DeWeerd, Team Chair kristindeweerd@msn.com 951-7786 2813

FACILITY Har Dirksen, Facility Manager hdirksen@shalomcrc.org 351-2300 2813

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP – We will be going to the Corn Maze Wednesday, October 1. Please be at church at 6:30pm. You will need $5 to get in. We will be back to church at 8:30pm.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - Wednesday, September 27 from 7:00-9:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided. COMMUNION – October 1 is World Communion Sunday. We will be celebrating communion at our morning service. HONORING THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION - All congregations of Classis Iakota and Classis Heartland are warmly invited to a combined worship service in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The joint Iakota-Heartland service will be on Sunday, October 29 at 3:00pm in the Western Christian High School gym in Hull, IA. The service will include music by area high school choirs and a brass quintet, a sermon by Pastor John Lee, and a celebration of communion hosted by the councils of First and Hope CRC's of Hull. The offering will be for Resonate Global Mission (formerly Home Missions and World Missions). RECENT SERMONS are available on the Shalom website or by clicking the following link http://www.shalomcrc.org/resources/sermons/

WORLD RENEW RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE FLOODS - In North America and globally, World Renew’s disaster response teams are reacting to destructive hurricanes and floods. You can help. In the U.S., World Renew DRS is assisting survivors of Hurricane Irma in Florida and Hurricane Harvey in Texas. World Renew is also responding to flooding internationally in South Asia where 40 million people are affected in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Please support those who are struggling and World Renew’s responses with your prayers. You can donate financially at www.worldrenew.net/floodingresponses or call 800-552-7972 in the US and 800-730-3490 in Canada to support those in urgent need. INSPIRATION HILLS has a variety of upcoming events. Check out their website at: www.inspirationhills.org/programs.html YOU ARE INVITED to a Gospel concert in Woodstock, MN at the American Reformed Church on Sunday, October 1 from 2-5pm. This is the annual fundraiser to purchase Recovery Bibles for clients at New Life Treatment Center. Music will be proved by: Master’s Voice, Cornerstone Quartet, F.R.O.G.S, and Denny & Rachel Tinklenberg. Testimonies will be given by alumni from Newlife Treatment Center. Barbeques and ice cream sundaes will be served. Freewill donation will be accepted. Come and go as you please. CENTER OF HOPE - On November 11 at 5:30pm, Center of Hope will be having their annual fall benefit at Sioux Falls Christian School. The evening will consist of a delicious meal and a silent and live auction. All the proceeds will go to the ministries within the Center of Hope (Bike-To-Work ministry, Sharing Christmas, Nursing Program, Bible Studies, etc.) and will be used to serve the less fortunate in Sioux Falls. The tickets for the event are $10 a person (13 years old and older). Contact Rev Calvin VerMulm at calvin@centerofhopesf.org or 605-553-8545 to order tickets or online at http://www.centerofhopesf.org/events/fall-benefit/

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

Offerings: Shalom General Fund Video Engineer: Travis Noteboom Sound Tech: Ron Dykstra Pianist: Danielle Schouten Library: Julie Ledeboer, Haley Van Den Brink Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Steve & Davee Connell 9:00 Toddler: Brandy Noteboom, Karoline Bootsma, Joscelin Jasper

Children & Worship: Leader Charissa Covey

SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP Danielle Schouten, Worship Director dschouten@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 24

YOUTH MINISTRY Bryan Langfitt, Youth Director blangfitt@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 23

Greeters Jeremy Vis, Jody Dooyema Refreshments: Eric & Wendy Aasen Open Close: Jim Wuestewald Ushers: Jason Jasper, Chris Meyer, Ross Schaap, Ver Van Beek 1st Impression: Vance & Laurie Brower, Judy Stallinga, Pam Ten Napel

NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS Offerings: Hope Haven Video Engineer: Steve Connell Sound Tech: Mark Bierma Pianist: Shelley Hoogeveen Library: Shirley Burgers, Susan Vanden Bos Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Tanner & Alex Overweg 9:00 Toddler: Bret & Paige Vanden Bosch, Lauren Heethuis

Children & Worship: Leader Charissa Covey Greeters Adam Vande Kamp, Lisa Antrim

Refreshments: Ed & Jody Bolkema Open Close: Mike DeWeerd Ushers: Jason Jasper, Chris Meyer, Ross Schaap, Ver Van Beek 1st Impression: Vance & Laurie Brower, Judy Stallinga, Pam Ten Napel